Widespread misery as heavy rains leave trail of destruction
Vehicles pass on a flooded road in Kitunda, Dar es Salaam, following heavy rains that pounded the city for several hours yesterday. PHOTO | DEVOTHA KIHWELO
Dar es Salaam/Upcountry. Heavy rains have caused near-fatal incidents, damaged houses and infrastructure and disrupted transport, as authorities urged residents to remain alert amid forecasts of more downpours.
In Morogoro Region, Kilosa District has been the worst affected. District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka said preliminary assessments show that more than 120 houses were damaged after heavy rains accompanied by strong winds hit Magole Division on Friday, particularly in Dumila and Mgaole wards.
